
Explore the Arabic alphabet, learn to read Arabic script from right to left, understand letter connections, and master initial, medial, and final forms along with short diacritical marks for pronunciation.
Explore arabic alphabet from alif to ya, learn long vowels with fatHa, Damma, kasra, and see how letters connect to form initial and final shapes with short vowels not written.
Explore jīm, hā', khā', wāw, yā', and sukūn in Qur'anic Arabic, focusing on consonant forms, linking letters, and pronunciation with sukūn, throat, and soft palate.
Explore how alif and other letters like dāl and rā' function as consonants with hamza and glottal stops, distinguish vowels, and learn non-connecting letters and seat rules.
Explore the shadda and other emphatic consonants—sīn, shīn, sād, and dād—and learn how doubling lengthens consonants and can alter meaning in Arabic.
This lecture introduces tā’ marbūTa and the emphatic consonants tā’, thā’, ʿayn, and ghayn, explaining their two forms, connecting behavior, final pronunciation rules, and their grammatical use in Arabic script.
Explore the Arabic letters fā', qāf, kāf, lām, and yā', plus kursī, focusing on their positional forms, dot variations, and pronunciation changes within words.
Explore the letters mīm, nūn, hā', and alif madda, and how their isolated, initial, medial, and final forms change after unconnected letters; learn pronunciation notes and ligature basics.
Explore the Arabic definite article al, hamzat al-waSl, and dagger alif, clarify how sun and moon letters affect pronunciation, and compare the two numeral systems used in the Arab world.
Explore alif maqsura and tanwin, including ى، ً، ٌ، ٍ, and how end-of-word variants and alef disorder affect spelling and pronunciation.
Explore the Arabic noun system, including nouns, verbs, and particles; learn indefinite and definite nouns, diacritical marks at word ends, al, and idafa possessive structures, plus noun cases and gender.
Explore the simple nominal sentence in Arabic, where two nouns form a complete sentence with no verb to be, featuring subject definite and predicate indefinite, with number and gender agreement.
Explore the Arabic construct phrase idafah, showing possession with the possessed first, the possessor second; compare Arabic and English word order, note nominative and genitive cases, and observe definite/indefinite behavior.
Arabic of the Quran from Beginner to Advanced is an easy to use, fun and interactive introduction to the language of the Quran. It's ideal for anyone interested in the Quran, Islam, Arabic, or the Middle East. All are welcome.
This course focuses on the Arabic language, not theology or doctrine.
The first section focuses on the Arabic script, its pronunciation, and its vocabulary. These build the foundation for understanding the language. The course occasionally focuses on rules for correct recitation, but this isn't necessary for completion of the course. You can skip the recitation sections at the end of the first section. Understanding is key.
The second section dives deep into Classical Arabic vocabulary and grammar.
It is my sincere hope that non-Muslims will come away with a better understanding of Islam and that Muslims will develop a deeper relationship with Allah.
The course covers 41 lessons through dynamic video lectures, PDF lessons, vocabulary lists and exercises. The course follows a structured and easy-to-use pattern developed by Rami Koujah, who studied Islam and Classical Arabic at UCLA and Oxford.
I highly encourage you to repeat words, phrases and sentences after me and the native speakers as you go through the lectures. This will speed up your learning by developing muscle memory and internalizing Arabic vowels and consonants.
After completing the Arabic of the Quran for Beginners course you will be able to read and recite the Quran accurately, and you will have a solid foundation of the most common vocabulary (over 1,000 items!) found in the Quran and Hadith (the sayings of the prophet Mohammad).
You will:
Those who sign up for the course will receive a discount on 1-on-1 Arabic lessons. Contact me for details.